I didn't know that captions require "rhythm, brevity, and surprise". Meaning being a combination of external circumstances and internal will was new to me. I didn't know that neurotheology is the relationship between the brain and spiritual experience. Also, the fact that companies that acknowledged spiritual values and aligned them with company goals outperforming those that did not was interesting.
2) What did you already know?
I read Who Moved My Cheese when I was young!
3) Any new words? Provide definitions.
sadistic: enjoyment in being cruel
ghastly: shockingly frightful or dreadful
contemplation: thoughtful observation
demographic: of pertaining the science of vital and social statistics
hovers: to hang fluttering or suspended in the air
deluging: to flood
reverence: a feeling or attitude of deep respect tinged with awe
beatific: blessings, happiness
gabfest: a gathering at which there is a great deal of conversation
maladies: any disorder or disease of the body
allay: to put (fear, doubt, suspicion, anger, etc.) to rest
infirm: to invalidate
ensue: to follow in order
ineluctably: incapable of being evaded
fable: a short tale to teach a moral lesson
introspection: observation or examination of one's own mental and emotional state
mantra: a word or formula
etched: to cut, bite, or corrode with an acid or the like
harrowing: extremely disturbing
maw: the mouth, throat, or gullet of an animal
vantage: a position, condition, or place affording some advantage or a commanding view
4) What changes will you make as a result of reading this?
I found a labyrinth in Langley! 50th ave, 201A street :D Let's all go visit! Also, I am not going to take a sabbath....
5) What questions has this left you with?
-What exactly does "happiness" do to improve your life? Or is it something else that improves your life that results in happiness?
-Why do mazes engage the left brain and labyrinths free the right brain?
-How does taking a sabbath help lessen stress? Wouldn't it be more stressful for those who are almost "addicted" to busy life?
6) What connections have you made to real life?
I actually sometimes go to elementary school playground and sit on a swing, listening to music. It is really relaxing and meditating. :)
7) What is the word of the day?
Saving - save the animals, children, resources....it will help make a better world!
8) Additional comments.
Finally, we finished this book. I really liked his way of presenting the ideas. It was not too formal and it was pretty easy to understand. I also liked little bit of humour here and there.
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